Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for

Review and Approval

December 19, 1998.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its

continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public

and other

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Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following

information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of

1995, Pub. L. 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection

of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No

person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a

collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested

concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is

necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the

Commission, including whether the information shall have practical

utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways

to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information

collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of

information on the respondents, including the use of automated

collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before January 27,

1999. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find

it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice,

you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications

Commissions, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20554 or via the

Internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies

of the information collections contact Les Smith at 202-418-0217 or via

the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Control Number: 3060-0065.

Title: Application for New or Modified Radio Stations Authorization

Under Part 5 of the FCC Rules--Experimental Radio Service (Other than

Broadcast).

Form Number: FCC Form 442.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit

institutions; State, Local or Tribal governments.

Number of Respondents: 700.

Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; on occasion reporting

requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 2,800 hours.

Total Annual Costs: None.

Needs and Uses: FCC Form 442 is required to be filed by Sections

5.55(a), (b), and (c) of the FCC Rules and Regulations by applicants

requiring an FCC license to operate a new or modified experimental

radio station. The data supplied by this form are used by

communications clerks, legal instruments examiners and engineers of the

FCC to determine: (1) if the applicant is eligible for an experimental

license; (2) the purpose of the experiment; (3) compliance with the

requirements of Part 5 of the FCC Rules; and (4) if the proposed

operation will cause interference to existing operations. The FCC could

not grant an experimental license without the information contained on

this form. Revision of the form is not required.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-34239 Filed 12-24-98; 8:45 am]

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